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Chimney survey in Clap Hill, Kent
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Clap Hill. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- A stack that appears to lean
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Worn or missing pointing
About our chimney survey in Clap Hill
For buyers, a chimney survey before exchange can flag work you may want to raise. Cracked flaunching, failed flashings and worn pointing are common findings on older stacks. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one. If you’ve noticed staining on walls around the chimney and damaged chimney pots and cowls, we can find out what’s behind it, on brick chimney stacks, chimney pots and cowls and shared and party-wall stacks alike.
Somewhere as small as Clap Hill, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Clap Hill (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Clap Hill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Clap Hill?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ham Street station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is Clap Hill in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Clap Hill included.
What does a roof survey cost?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What does a chimney survey cover?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What a chimney survey does not cover
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Conditions inside walls
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
Leave it or get it looked at?
A damp chimney breast seldom dries out until the cause is found. It can stain walls and damage plaster. Knowing whether it’s the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. In a place like Clap Hill, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Clap Hill
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each stack. It explains the condition of each part of the stack and any damp inside. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. It’s far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
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How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Clap Hill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Local roofs in Clap Hill
With Westenhanger Castle about 4.1 miles east, Clap Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Aldington Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Living close to Poulton Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Shop and office owners around Ashford Designer Outlet may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Clap Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Roofs in Clap Hill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. Canterbury is in our area too.
Surveys in TN25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Aldington (1 mile south-east), Stonestreet Green (1 mile east), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Aldington Frith (1 mile west) and Postling Green (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (4 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (6 miles east) and Preston (15 miles north).
Near you in Clap Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Poulton Wood and Walnut Tree Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Clap Hill is Ham Street station, about 4.1 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Lympne Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.3 miles north). The countryside around Clap Hill includes Hatch Park.